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How old is she? If on solids, it isn't as big of a deal if she doesn't drink lots of milk during the day. My 17 month old does completely different things when I am around than when I'm not. I wouldn't stress, she will be fine!

H really wouldn't drink out of a bottle unless she had to at first. Your may reverse cycle. I wouldn't worry about it now because it's still so new. Give in and let her have the boob when she is with you if that's what makes your heart happy.

I know exactly how you feel about conflicted emotions , like how you can make it easier for baby and caregivers when you aren't around by changing what works for you. I have mentioned this to you on other threads, but my baby drinks a couple of ounces from a bottle the whole time I am gone. Like yesterday, he drank 3 ounces barely in 9.5 hours. I nurse him on demand during the night and on my days off. I haven't tried formula but I know he's still growing and thriving, and taking more solids as he grows, and so I just plan to continue what I am doing. He likes trying sippy and open cup and will continue getting better with those. I strongly encourage you to listen to your heart about weaning. Could you maybe just pump one time during the day? Even if it's a quick session, you might get a decent amount out and be able to nurse more on your days off. Just until you are certain you really want to stick with weaning.

Just a thought. I totally get how hard it is. Hang in there mama!@FaithFertility:

7.5 months seems on the young side for a straw cup, is she allowed a bottle at daycare at that age? Would she take a bottle easier than a staw cup?

Also- hugs to you. I felt the same way when I went back to work with LO1 at 12 weeks. I wanted to be at SAHM so badly. In the end, it all worked out. She had great caregivers who treated her like she was their own.

I will always wish to SAH too; I don't think it will ever be in the cards tho! The thing I worry about is sleep when she goes to daycare! I'm hoping and praying for the best outcome!

Have you tried a regular cup? I was reading about how babies never need a bottle (not even week old babies) and that they might be more successful with a cup since it offers them a bunch of milk at once. We do this with my 9 month old when we need to leave him for a couple of hours. I'm not sure it would work at daycare but just thought I would throw it out there.

@FaithFertility: My son totally thinks it's hilarious to spit the milk out and make bubbles but it's the only thing that worked so I just make sure he has more than enough. Haha. Kids are funny My niece also had to be spoon fed the first week my sister went back to work, I hope your LO is successful this next week so you don't have to stress it. Good luck!